Shamiah Thompson
Orangeburg,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented culinary professional with experience in preparing meals for specialized dietary needs. Skilled in meal preparation and kitchen sanitation, ensuring adherence to health regulations and dietary guidelines. Strong understanding of nutrition principles and customer service, contributing to high patient satisfaction. Proven ability to maintain efficient operations in fast-paced environments while coordinating supplies and ensuring food safety.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Cook/Dietary Aide
St George Health Care Center
Saint George, South Carolina
03.2025 - Current
- Prepared nutritious meals following dietary guidelines for residents.
- Ensured kitchen cleanliness by adhering to safety and sanitation standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to accommodate special dietary needs.
- Caring for residents. Learning their likes and dislikes to encourage eating.
- Monitored food inventory and assisted in ordering supplies as needed.
- Maintained food presentation standards for appetizing meal service.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on cooking procedures and safety practices.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss menu enhancements and dietary concerns.
- Prepared meals for patients according to dietary requirements and restrictions.
- Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions and temperature control procedures.
- Maintained routine meal schedules and serving times.
- Followed all safety regulations when handling food and kitchen utensils.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding dietary needs and requests.
- Kept up-to-date records of all dietary menus and recipes used.
- Ensured proper storage of prepared foods at appropriate temperatures.
- Performed basic maintenance duties such as cleaning tables, sweeping floors.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces to avoid cross-contamination.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Recorded daily production information such as number of meals served, waste amounts.
- Properly stored food and handled all inventorying.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and company promotions.
- Monitored food temperatures to maintain food safety.
- Tracked activities in daily logs and weekly update reports.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Monitored inventory to maintain proper supply level.
Cashier/ Cook
Dodgers
Orangeburg, SC
06.2025 - 04.2026
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Provided excellent customer service in fast-paced environment during events.
- Managed cash handling and ensured accurate drawer reconciliation daily.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly to enhance satisfaction.
- Implemented best practices for upselling merchandise at the point of sale.
- Maintained knowledge of promotions and special events to inform customers effectively.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and adhered to food safety standards consistently.
- Followed recipes accurately to ensure quality and consistency of dishes served.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
CNA
Edisto Post Acute
Orangeburg, SC
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained clean and safe patient environments throughout the facility.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records accurately.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant, EKG Technician - Certified Nursing Assistant, EKG Technician
Latrice D. Ferguson Healthcare Institute
Walterboro, SC 02.2022 - 03.2022
Woodland High School
Dorchester, SCSkills
- Meal preparation
- Nutritional planning
- Food safety compliance
- Dietary compliance
- Inventory management
- Customer interaction
- Team collaboration
- Kitchen organization
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Staff training
- Sanitation practices
- Ingredient substitution
- Food presentation
- Recipe modification
- Food preparation
- Food prep techniques
- Allergen awareness
- Hygiene knowledge
- Special diet expertise
- Safe food handling
- Quality control
- Meal adjustment
- Supply restocking
- Nutrition
- Kitchen sanitation
- Restriction compliance
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Cashier/ Cook
Dodgers
06.2025 - 04.2026
Dietary Cook/Dietary Aide
St George Health Care Center
03.2025 - Current
CNA
Edisto Post Acute
04.2024 - 02.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant, EKG Technician - Certified Nursing Assistant, EKG Technician
Latrice D. Ferguson Healthcare Institute
02.2022 - 03.2022
Woodland High School